Is America really that polarized? The answer might be a surprise

Politics NPR By Frank Langfitt 02 Nov 2026 20:00 1 min read
Is America really that polarized? The answer might be a surprise

The U.S. has become more politically polarized, but research shows people overestimate their differences and there is 'messy middle' majority of Americans who share overlapping political views.

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